Autoimmune hepatitis physical examination
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: :Manpreet Kaur, MD [2]
Overview
Physical Examination
- Physical examination of patients with Autoimmune hepatitis is usually remarkable for: Jaundice, Hepatomegaly, and Spider angiomata.
Appearance of the Patient
- Patients with Autoimmune hepatitis usually appear .
Skin
- Jaundice
- Spider angiomata
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Description (Adapted from Dermatology Atlas)
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Description (Adapted from Dermatology Atlas)
HEENT
- Hirsutism
- Icteric sclera
- Acne
Neck
- Jugular venous distension
- Carotid bruits may be auscultated unilaterally/bilaterally using the bell/diaphragm of the otoscope
- Lymphadenopathy (describe location, size, tenderness, mobility, and symmetry)
- Thyromegaly / thyroid nodules
- Hepatojugular reflux
Abdomen
- Abdominal distention(Ascites)
- Hepatomegaly
- splenomegaly
Neuromuscular
- Patient present with hepatic encephalopathy
- Patient is disoriented to persons, place, and time
- Altered mental status